Education & Community

All aboard Steamboat Minnehaha for an evening of history on the water. Scott McGinnis, historian and author of Excelsior’s Waterfront, will highlight all of the historic hotels and boardinghouses that have been a part of Excelsior’s history. Historical Society members, $30 for non-members.Board at Bayside Grille, 687 Excelsior Blvd., Excelsior; 952.221.4766; elmhs.org Read more about Tapping History: Excelsior’s Hotels

This fun dance event for all ages features dance performances, dance lessons, costume contest (with prizes) and the opportunity to participate in a flash mob dance. No dance shoes or dance experience required to join in the fun! Read more about Excelsior Girls Night Out: Danc'n in the Street

Join the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society and local historian Scott McGinniss for a cruise aboard the Steamboat Minnehaha to see the sites of hotels and boarding houses that once dotted the shores of lower Lake Minnetonka.

McGinniss is the author of Excelsior's Waterfront and A Directory of Old Boats.

Tickets are $20 for members of the ELMHS and $30 for non-members. Guests will board at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, August 11 at Bayside Grille and depart at 7:00 p.m. Read more about Boat Tour: Historic Hotels and Boarding Houses of Lower Lake Minnetonka

Tapping History is a monthly event presented by Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society, it is a free public event with roatating speakers on the history of Lake Minnetonka. The event takes place the second Monday of each month.

Danceland Burning: Big Reggie, Rolling Stones & 40 years of music memories at Danceland. This will be an open mic format for anyone to speak on their experiences and share memories at Danceland and the Rolling Stones Concert in 1964.

Come have a pint & reflect on the history of Danceland! Read more about Tapping History: Danceland Burning

Travel back to the 1870s at the Wendelin Grimm farm. This historic homestead was the residence of the German immigrant whose experiments with alfalfa had a far-ranging impact on agriculture. Learn about Wendelin Grimm and experience what life was like on an 1800s farm with hands-on work. Free. 1 p.m. Grimm Farm Historic Site, 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria; 763.694.7650; threeriversparks.org Read more about Grimm Farmhouse Open House

Trillium Woods, a resort-style retirement community under construction and scheduled to open summer 2015, is welcoming the public to tour and learn about amenities, pricing and benefits of living at Trillium Woods. Read more about Trillium Woods at Open House

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What might an iPhone have to do with nature? Learn from professional photographer and illustrator Carlyn Iverson how to use your iPhone or smartphone to shoot, edit and publish amazing nature photography. In this class, you will experiment with applications available to enhance your photography. Bring along your smartphone and even a laptop if you’d like to explore more editing capabilities. $90 members/$110 non-members. 10 a.m. Read more about The iPhone and Outdoor Photography

Interested in sailing? Come to the open house to learn about the programs and facilities at the Wayzata Community Sailing Center. Event includes a free grill-out and, of course, free boat rides on Lake Minnetonka. Free. 4 p.m. Wayzata Community Sailing Center, 456 Arlington Circle S., Wayzata; 952.476.5875; wayzatasailing.org Read more about Wayzata Community Sailing Center Open House